As we become more and more reliant on cloud based services, privacy breaches could become increasingly commonplace, writes Pat Pilcher.

If there was ever a reason not to be nosey, then this video is it. And if you happen to be an arachnophobe, the scenes here are the stuff of your darkest nightmares.

Where in the world is Auckland? According to a top American news channel, it's in Australia.

Top-secret unit of young hackers spearheads America's programme to infiltrate communications worldwide.

Internet sensation Jamie Curry plans to take some time offline in the future in a bid to work on making a bigger dream come true.

Privacy watchdogs are worried about intrusive new 'reverse search' websites that allow users to type in a street address and discover who lives there.

A study of how older teenagers use social media has found that Facebook is "not just on the slide, it is basically dead and buried", an expert says.

It was the year of tweeting yourself into hot water, as celebrities, politicians and the suddenly infamous found themselves in social media disgrace.

A gold iPhone 5s, a $600 keyboard and an inflatable remote-controlled dolphin were some of the unwanted gifts that flooded Trade Me on Christmas Day.

An advertiser has been ordered to remove online claims that magnetic wrist and ankle bands have therapeutic benefits including relieving tension and purifying blood.

Cool Kiwi couple come up with online hit - using their "favourite domestic junk" to recreate famous movies scenes starring their cute baby, Orson.

Today's final rush to complete pre-Christmas shopping will also complete a highly successful period for retailers.

An American and four other men detained in the United Arab Emirates for making a parody video about youth culture will discover today whether they will be freed.

Want a burglary-free Christmas? Then watch what you post on your social media profile.

Justine Sacco, a PR executive who found herself at the centre of a Twitter firestorm after posting a racist “joke”, now says 'words cannot express' how sorry she is for her tweet.

Facebook has removed breastfeeding photos from a private group page for mums, angering members.

Customs has refused to answer questions about an email asking staff to send information on Kim Dotcom to the FBI in exchange for "brownie points".

Netsafe is getting a large number of reports where offenders try to use an eBay "protected programme" to obtain money.

Editorial: In the response to Chorus's financial woes, there can be no confusion. Consumers must not play the role of sacrificial lambs.

The "secrets-for-brownie points" case has been escalated to Customs Minister Maurice Williamson - but he says it has nothing to do with him.

It's shaping up to be an outdoor Christmas for many Kiwis, a list of most searched for items on popular auction site Trade Me suggests.

A senior Customs official told colleagues in charge of highly personal information they could earn "brownie points"if they passed secrets to the FBI.

An even temper, good manners and careful record keeping can help defeat call centres that don't co-operate.

I spent almost five hours on hold trying to find out why my Slingshot internet connection was so bad.

Chorus could reduce its funding gap for the ultra-fast broadband project from $1 billion to $200 million.

David Cameron has urged Danish PM Helle Thorning-Schmidt to auction the controversial selfie she took at Nelson Mandela's memorial for charity.